RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (General)

• Delivered by industry, for industry, at your workplace
• Flexible training that fits your job
• Strong employer engagement and onsite support
• Experienced trainers with civil construction expertise
• Recognised pathway to long-term career growth

Why choose us over TAFE?

• Hands-on support with real employer engagement
• Smaller class sizes and personalised training
• Trusted by employers across Melbourne and Victoria

• Currently working in civil construction (if you are not currently working in civil then kick start your career with our short courses – here)
• Ability to perform physical work to a level as expected on Civil Construction worksites and this qualification
• Have required level of Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital.

The course includes 8 core units and 17 elective units, providing essential skills for safe, efficient work across civil projects. Training starts once your training contract is lodged and the training plan approved. Credit transfers may apply for previously completed units.

Core Units (8 units) include:

• RIIBEF201E Plan and organise work
• RIICCM201E Carry out measurements and calculations
• RIICCM203E Read and interpret plans and job specifications
• RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace
• RIIRIS301E Apply risk management processes
• RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
• RIISAM203E Use hand and power tools
• RIISAM204E Operate small plant and equipment

Elective Units (17 units) include:

• RIICRC208E Lay pipes
• RIICPL302E Install storm water systems
• RIICCM202E Identify, locate and protect underground services
• RIIWMG203E Drain and dewater civil construction sites
• RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations.
• RIICRC203E Install sub-soil drainage
• RIICCM205F Carry out manual excavation
• RIICCM206E Support plant operations
• RIICCM207E Spread and compact materials manually
• RIICCM208E Carry out basic levelling
• RIICCM210E Install trench support
• RIICRC306E Conduct earthworks
• RIIRTM203E Work as a safety observer/spotter
• RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations
• RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control
• RIIMPO321F Conduct wheeled front end loader operations
• RIIMPO317F Conduct roller operations

We can add or swap electives to suit your workplace needs. The final electives will be confirmed after a discussion with CCF Victoria.

This course has rolling intake; you can start anytime.

• Submit your enquiry, and we will give you a call to discuss the course.
• Provide the learner's details, and we will send two emails:
  • Enrolment form link
  • LLN Robot link with a Language, Literacy, Numeracy (LLN) quiz and Digital Skills questionnaire
• Employer contacts an Apprenticeship Network Provider (ANP) to get the Epsilon Training Contract signed. (only for apprenticeship)
• Once complete, we contact the learner for a Pre-Training Review.
• Our trainer contacts the learner and employer to arrange the course start.

Typical Duration: 24 to 36 months, timeline may be shorter due to recognition of current experience and attainments.

Minimum time commitment: 12 hours per month (CCF Victoria training and Workplace activities relevant to the course)

Employers hiring apprentices in this course may be eligible for a range of state and federal support programs. These programs are designed to help grow your workforce and reduce the cost of training.

Available Support May Include: Hiring incentives, Wage subsidies, WorkCover premium discounts for apprentices, Payroll tax exemptions (for apprentice wages in Victoria), Government-funded training through the Skills First program (eligibility applies)

Need Help Claiming Incentives and for signing a Training Contract?

You can speak with an Apprenticeship Network Provider (ANP); they offer free advice and support to employers and apprentices throughout the apprenticeship journey, from sign-up to completion.

ANPs are contracted by the Australian Government to assist with:

• Explaining your eligibility for incentives
• Helping you complete the training contract
• Providing ongoing support visits during the apprenticeship

Contact an ANP in Victoria:

• APM: apprenticeships@apm.net.au | 1800 276 221
• MEGT: customerservice@megt.com.au | 136 348
• Apprenticeship Support Australia: info@asasupport.com.au | 1300 363 831
• BUSY At Work: busy@busyatwork.com.au | 13 28 79
• SYC Ltd: apprenticeships@syc.net.au | 1300 792 323

Learn more at Apprenticeships Victoria

The fee includes training materials (including student learning and assessment tablet device), administration, and tuition. Fees vary by funding eligibility and selected units.

Apprenticeship fees:

• Government subsidised fee: $1850
• Government subsidised fee for students with concession: $1434
• Government subsidised fee for First Nation students: $1330

Non-apprenticeship fees:

• Government subsidised fee: $2730
• Government subsidised fee for students with concession: $1610
• Government subsidised fee for First Nation students: $1330

See the full fee schedule, including Victorian and Commonwealth Government subsidies here:

Schedule of Fees

Note: Tuition fees are indicative and may change based on funding eligibility.

Where can a Cert 3 in Civil Construction take you?

This nationally recognised qualification opens job opportunities across a range of infrastructure projects in Victoria. It’s ideal for those already working in the industry who want to formalise their experience and build a long-term career.

Common roles include:

• Civil Construction Worker
• Pipe laying and base civil utilities roles
• Skilled Labourer
• Leading Hand (entry-level)

What does a civil construction worker do?

Civil workers assist in building roads, drainage, pipelines, and other infrastructure, using plans and equipment to get the job done safely and efficiently.

Interested? Contact us to learn more at: apprenticeships@ccfvic.com.au or (03) 9588 7600

For any other enquiries, please use the form below:

Enquiry form